Faith is often most visible not in what we say, but in how we serve, lead, encourage, and persevere. In this Living My Faith with James Fenimore feature, Indigo Divine-Brown, Founder and President of WBL LIFE CHOICES and UMBRELLA NETWORKING SOLUTIONS NFP, shares a powerful perspective on purpose, resilience, and living faith through action.
Based in Chicago, Illinois, WBL LIFE CHOICES is a community-based nonprofit that empowers individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and organizations through interactive life skills education, coaching, mentorship, workforce development, and strategic community partnerships. Its mission is to help people make informed life choices, build resilience, discover their purpose, and create lasting change.
Faith That Moves From Belief to Action
For Indigo Divine-Brown, faith is not limited to personal reflection. It is expressed through service, compassion, and a commitment to helping others discover the purpose God has placed within them.
As a licensed minister, certified coach, counselor, nonprofit founder, and community advocate, Indigo describes daily faith as a practical calling: mentoring youth, supporting entrepreneurs, organizing community events, praying with those in need, and listening without judgment.
This approach reflects a central theme of Living My Faith with James Fenimore: faith becomes transformational when it shapes how we show up at work, at home, and in the community.
The Mission of WBL LIFE CHOICES
WBL LIFE CHOICES and UMBRELLA NETWORKING SOLUTIONS NFP exist to help people navigate life with greater clarity, confidence, and resilience. The organization brings together education, personal development, entrepreneurship, and community engagement in a practical, accessible way.
Empowering People Through Life Skills and Mentorship
The nonprofit’s work focuses on interactive life skills education, coaching, mentorship, workforce development, and strategic community partnerships. These areas support individuals and families as they make informed decisions and move toward sustainable personal growth.
Creating Practical and Transformational Experiences
One of the organization’s innovative programs is the WBL LIFE CHOICES LIFE-OPOLY LIVE ™️ interactive life skills board game experience. This first-of-its-kind initiative brings life skills education to life through an engaging, practical format.
By combining learning, personal development, entrepreneurship, and community connection, WBL LIFE CHOICES creates opportunities for people to reflect, grow, and take meaningful steps forward.
A Faith Journey Shaped by Adversity
Indigo’s faith journey has been shaped through significant challenges, including surviving cancer, facing multiple near-death experiences, and overcoming tremendous adversity. Through those experiences, she learned that God does not always remove the storm, but He walks with us through it.
That belief has become a foundation for her work and leadership. Each setback helped deepen her trust in God and strengthened her conviction that life has purpose. For Indigo, that purpose is connected to serving others, inspiring hope, and reminding people that their past does not determine their future.
The Scripture That Continues to Guide Her
One scripture that continues to guide Indigo is Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
This verse reminds us that even when the full path ahead isn’t visible, God’s plan is still present. It encourages perseverance, trust, and forward movement, especially in uncertain seasons.
For those walking through challenges, this message offers practical encouragement: faith does not require having every answer. Sometimes it means moving forward while trusting that the process is preparing you for a greater assignment.
Practical Encouragement for Growing Spiritually
For anyone struggling to live out their faith or looking to grow spiritually, Indigo offers grounded and compassionate advice: do not compare your journey to anyone else’s.
Faith is not about perfection. It is about persistence and relationship. You can nurture spiritual growth through daily time with God, prayer, reading His Word, and surrounding yourself with people who encourage your growth.
Give Yourself Grace in Difficult Seasons
One of the most meaningful lessons Indigo emphasizes is the importance of grace. Difficult seasons are not wasted seasons. Growth often happens in the valleys, not only on the mountaintops.
When people place their experiences in God’s hands, pain can become purpose, and a personal story can become someone else’s testimony.
Remember That God Qualifies Those He Calls
Another key message is that God qualifies those He calls. No matter what someone has been through, their life can still carry purpose, impact, and hope. This perspective is especially powerful for people who feel disqualified by past mistakes, setbacks, or hardship.
Lessons Readers Can Apply Today
Indigo Divine-Brown’s story and leadership offer several practical lessons for anyone seeking a deeper, more active faith:
- Serve where you are. You can live out faith through encouragement, listening, mentoring, and meeting practical needs.
- Stay persistent. Spiritual growth is not about perfection; it is about continuing to seek God daily.
- Do not compare your journey. Everyone’s path looks different, and comparison can distract from your own purpose.
- Allow challenges to build resilience. Setbacks can become preparation for meaningful service and leadership.
- Surround yourself with encouragement. Healthy relationships can strengthen your faith and support your growth.
Purpose, Community, and Lasting Change
Through WBL LIFE CHOICES and UMBRELLA NETWORKING SOLUTIONS NFP, Indigo Divine-Brown is working to help people build resilience, make informed life choices, and discover purpose. Her leadership reflects a faith that is active, compassionate, and deeply connected to community transformation.
The heart of this Living My Faith with James Fenimore feature is a reminder that faith can turn personal adversity into service, hope, and meaningful impact. When lived with humility and action, faith becomes a bridge that helps people move from survival to purpose.
Conclusion
Indigo Divine-Brown’s story powerfully shows what it means to live faith with courage, service, and trust. Her work through WBL LIFE CHOICES shows how perseverance can lead to purpose and how community-centered support can help individuals and families create lasting change.
If you are seeking encouragement, practical life skills support, or a deeper connection to purpose-driven community work, learn more about WBL LIFE CHOICES and UMBRELLA NETWORKING SOLUTIONS NFP and its mission today.
